I was wondering if picking up a small cheap laptop, I mean a real tiny little thing and use it for a moving map display, etc how easy/difficult would this be to do? and how would I go about it? would I have to set up my computers as a network? or could I just usb them together.

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I was think about this too. Will have to check out WideFS at http://www.schiratti.com/dowson.html.

I was wondering if picking up a small cheap laptop, I mean a real tiny little thing and use it for a moving map display

feelThere released, about three weeks ago, MAP! network edition (an airliner-like moving map and information screen). the gauge/program allows you to use your home network to diplay MAP! the on a second computer. MAP! network edition does this without using wideFS.specs for the computers used are -Flight Simulator 9 or Flight Simulator X running on either a Windows XP, VISTA 32 bit or Windows 7 operating system with 2GB of system RAM (as of yet no reports of problems on 64bit systems).the memory specs are important as the graphic file for the map display is LARGE.--

I was wondering if picking up a small cheap laptop, I mean a real tiny little thing and use it for a moving map display, etc how easy/difficult would this be to do? and how would I go about it? would I have to set up my computers as a network? or could I just usb them together.

This is better than anything else I have seen around and it is free --> http://www.tasoftware.co.uk/

This is better than anything else I have seen around and it is free --> http://www.tasoftware.co.uk/

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you don't necessarily need to spend money...Just use Google Earth for your moving map (you can even superimpose the weather onto it if you like), and use the built-in simconnect dll to hook the 2 machines together on your wireless lan. That way you can turn the autopilot on, take the laptop with you while you eat your tea, and be back at your main PC in time for the descent.Have a look at this:http://fsxget.codeplex.com/It's pretty easy to set up and works a treat on my baby Dell laptop. Having said all that, thanks to Mindyerbeak for the top tip about tasoftware. Looks great.

you don't necessarily need to spend money...Just use Google Earth for your moving map (you can even superimpose the weather onto it if you like), and use the built-in simconnect dll to hook the 2 machines together on your wireless lan. That way you can turn the autopilot on, take the laptop with you while you eat your tea, and be back at your main PC in time for the descent.Have a look at this:http://fsxget.codeplex.com/It's pretty easy to set up and works a treat on my baby Dell laptop. Having said all that, thanks to Mindyerbeak for the top tip about tasoftware. Looks great.

Thanks for the tip. I have been using Plan-G for all my flights, as it does make use of Google Maps. However, I am going to give this FSGet a whirl since my laptop already has Google earth installed. I like the 3D possibilities GE will bring. I will report back here which is better IMHO after I get her working.

hi,If you have a videocard with 2 outputs, simply connect a second monitor to display a moving map such as plan G.Cheap and easy to set up :(

I tried the Google Earth approach - but PLAN-G is better for my use, since you can change between the Map, Satellite and Terrain views - with or without the overlay, which can give you for better detail about what is below you than "Google Earth". The only thing I would say against it is that it is quite slow to move the map and that the AI traffic is not all shown - FSCommander is much better for that !!G

Hi,I run FSX on a triple Samsung SyncMaster T260HD monitor setup with Multi Crew Exp. On the second computer I run the following:1. Wide Client2. Active Sky Evolution3. JeppView4. FSBuild5. FlightSim Commander6. Radar Contact 47. Show TextIt took about a half hour to set up the network via crossover cable. Here is what I did in case your interested.1. Connect both computers via a crossover cable.================================================Flight Sim Computer Ethernet Setup | COMPUTER #1================================================Internet Protocol TCP/IP------------------------IP Address: 192.168.0.40Subset Mask: 255.255.255.0Default Gateway: I left This BlankDNS Server Addresses: I left Both Blank_________________________________________________________Now go to My Computer, Control Panel, Network Connections1. Go to Advanced / Network Identification2. Computer Description = Flightsim3. Full Computer Name = System 14. Workgroup = MSHOME========================================================Flight Sim Add-ons Computer Ethernet Setup | COMPUTER #2========================================================Internet Protocol TCP/IP------------------------IP Address: 192.168.0.50Subset Mask: 255.255.255.0Default Gateway: I left This BlankDNS Server Addresses: I left Both Blank_________________________________________________________Now go to My Computer, Control Panel, Network Connections1. Go to Advanced / Network Identification2. Computer Description = Flightsim3. Full Computer Name = System 24. Workgroup = MSHOME====================================================Once this is done I checked both setups by pinging them to ensure a connection.On Computer #1, go to the Command Prompt and enter the following.ping 192.168.0.50You will see the followingPinging 192.168.0.50 with 32 bytes of data:Reply from 192.168.0.50: bytes=32 time,1ms TTL=128Reply from 192.168.0.50: bytes=32 time,1ms TTL=128Reply from 192.168.0.50: bytes=32 time,1ms TTL=128Reply from 192.168.0.50: bytes=32 time,1ms TTL=128Ping statistics for 192.168.0.50:Packets: Sent = 4, Received = 4, Lost = 0 <0% loss),Approximate round trip times in milli-seconds:Minimum = 0ms, Maximum = 0ms, Average = 0ms-----------------------------------------------------------------On Computer #2, go to the Command Prompt and enter the following.ping 192.168.0.40You will see the followingPinging 192.168.0.40 with 32 bytes of data:Reply from 192.168.0.40: bytes=32 time,1ms TTL=128Reply from 192.168.0.40: bytes=32 time,1ms TTL=128Reply from 192.168.0.40: bytes=32 time,1ms TTL=128Reply from 192.168.0.40: bytes=32 time,1ms TTL=128Ping statistics for 192.168.0.40:Packets: Sent = 4, Received = 4, Lost = 0 <0% loss),Approximate round trip times in milli-seconds:Minimum = 0ms, Maximum = 0ms, Average = 0msThat Takes Care Of The Network. NOTE: If you have lost packets, check your firewall settings!.====================================================Computer #1:------------1. Install your Flight Simulator2. Install Multi Crew Exp. (If you have this program)Computer #2:------------1. Install Activesky Evolution (If you have this program)2. Install Radar Contact 4 (If you have this program)3. Install Flightsim Commander (If you have this program)4. Install FSBuild (If you have this program)5. Install Show Text (If you have this program)6. Install JeppView (If you have this program)-------------------------------Place WideServer.dll and WideServer.ini in your Flight Simulator Modules directory.Place AdvDisplay.dll in your Flight Simulator Modules directory. NOTE: - AdvDisplay.dll May Not Be Required Any More====================================================Back to the network-------------------Make sure you are sharing the following directories1. Flight Simulator DirectoryExample: D:\FSX2. Flight simulator Application Data DirectoryExample: C:\Users\Mike\AppData\Roaming\Microsoft\FSX3. Flight simulators Saved Flights DirectoryExample: C:\Users\Mike\My Documents\Flight Simulator X Files=====================================================================Startup - If Your Running These Programs1. Start Flight Simulator (Computer #1)2. Start WideClient (Computer #2)3. Start Activesky (Computer #2)4. Start Flightsim Commander (Computer #2)5. Start JeppView (Computer #2)6. Start Radar Contact (Computer #2)7. Start Show Text (Computer #2)This setup will allow you to have Flightsim Commander, Active Sky Evolution, Radar Contact, JeppView and Show Text On A Second Computer/Monitor. All you need to do is use FSUIPC's Key Combo to close Radar Contact's Display on your Flight Simulator display. Radar Contact's ATC screen will run on your second monitor via Show Test.==========Windows==========Make sure your Shared Folders/Files are not password protected. Also make sure the users are listed and have permission to access your network.------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------You will also have to install and configure Simconnect if you are using ActiveSky Evolution, instructions are listed below.-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------======================Configuring Simconnect======================1.Folders to share: A. D:\FSX B. C:\Users\Mike\AppData\Roaming\Microsoft\FSX C. C:\Users\Mike\My Documents\Flight Simulator X FilesThe folders shown above should be shared with read/write permissions.2. Simconnect will only work with FSX Deluxe.3. FSX Service Packs 1 & 2 need to be installed.4. FSX SDK needs to be installed.5. FSX SDK SP1A update needs to be installed.6. Your FSX Computer is the server computer.7. Your networked computer is the client.8. Your firewall software must be configured to allow SimConnect communications on port 500, this includes windows firewall and applies to all computers, both SERVER and CLIENT(s).9. There are two files which must be configured on the server, they are: A. SimConnect.xml | Location - C:\Users\Mike\AppData\Roaming\Microsoft\FSX B. SimConnect.ini | Location - C:\Users\Mike\My Documents\Flight Simulator X Files--------------SimConnect.xml--------------<?xml version="1.0" encoding="Windows-1252" ?> - <SimBase.Document Type="SimConnect" version="1,0"> <Descr>SimConnect</Descr> <Filename>SimConnect.xml</Filename> <Disabled>False</Disabled> - <SimConnect.Comm> <Disabled>False</Disabled> <Protocol>IPv4</Protocol> <Scope>global</Scope> <Address>192.168.0.40</Address> <MaxClients>64</MaxClients> <Port>500</Port> <MaxRecvSize>4096</MaxRecvSize> <DisableNagle>False</DisableNagle> </SimConnect.Comm>- <SimConnect.Comm> <Disabled>False</Disabled> <Protocol>Auto</Protocol> <Scope>local</Scope> </SimConnect.Comm> </SimBase.Document>--------------SimConnect.ini--------------[simConnect]level=verboseconsole=0;RedirectStdOutToConsole=1;OutputDebugString=1;file=c:\simconnect%03u.log;file_next_index=0;file_max_index=910. Copy the simconnect.msi to all client computers and run the file.11. Copy the SimConnect.cfg file into the following folder on all client computers. A. C:\Users\Michael\My Documents--------------SimConnect.cfg--------------[simConnect]Protocol=IPv4Address=192.168.0.40Port=500MaxReceiveSize=4096DisableNagle=0I know it looks like a ton of work, but its not that bad.Hope this helps.